MedPage Today (8/5, Minerd) reports that research indicated that individuals “with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experienced significant decreases in lung function for up to 5 years after discontinuing long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment.” Additionally, these individuals “experienced steady worsening in airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and quality of life.” The findings were published in CHEST Journal.
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